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Picture this: lime, gin and tonic water poured over ice cubes. Could there be anything more refreshing on a hot summer day?

Or in fact on any day? Now there’s certainly nothing wrong with a gin and tonic but there are many more delicious ways to enjoy the juniper spirit. Gin, once called Mother’s Ruin for the disastrous effects it had on society in the 18th century, has seen an incredible renaissance in recent years and its popularity seems to know no limits.

So if gin is your tipple of choice then keep reading. As well as twists on classic cocktails such as martini, G&T and fizzes, you’ll find sweet potato gin, lavender syrup and cucumber used in some unusual combinations.